Infant Mental Health Week

10th Jun 2021

Fostering good mental wellbeing early is so important for children’s development. This

week is Infant Mental Health week, and Interim Mental Health Champion for Northern

Ireland, Professor Siobhan O’Neill has recorded a short video aimed at parents of

young children (approximately age 0-4, although not age specific). She gives her tips

to parents about what they can do to support their children's mental health and

wellbeing, and talks about how to encourage young children to express their feelings

and the importance of self-care for parents. Professor O’Neill also draws on her

experience as a parent of a 4 year old.

Below is a direct link to the video . Whilst it is mainly for the parents/carers of the pre-school children within your setting to help promote

the importance of supporting emotional health and wellbeing:

the importance of supporting emotional health and wellbeing; it may be useful for parents of children in early years in primary classes.

I hope you find this resource useful.